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Classifieds Before Craigslist: Ye Olde Philly Rental Ads


Prior to trolling through craigslist, Philly renters found their homes in daily newspapers, weeding through promos for pantaloons and offers of eight dollar rewards for stray horses. Assembled here are rental ads dating back to 1738, while Philadelphia was still part of the British Empire.